Homelessness Support Coordinator

Job description

**As a Homelessness Support Coordinator, you will work with people who are currently rough sleeping or are at risk of rough sleeping in Cornwall. You will undertake intensive assessments to understand each person’s individual support and housing needs, advocate on their behalf, and help them access the services and support they need.** Based primarily at the Breadline Centre, you will be part of our Homelessness Services team and will also provide support to clients living in move-on accommodation in Penzance. Using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will work with clients to build their confidence, skills and resilience, supporting them to improve their wellbeing, maintain their tenancy and reduce the risk of homelessness reoccurring. Your role will include organising and facilitating groups and meetings, supporting colleagues with assessments and client reconnection to their hometowns, and facilitating the organisation’s drop-in sessions. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure clients receive coordinated, appropriate and effective support. [](https://res.cloudinary.com/pinpointhq/image/upload/v1649845580/uploads/production/uk6rmljpiee462bf5vgp.jpg) While your normal working hours will be within the services’ opening hours, the role will require occasional evening and weekend work, as directed by the Homelessness Services Manager. Weekend work is on a rota basis and this works out to be around 1 weekend in 8. The role will include supporting St Petrocs’ emergency “Winter Service” during the colder months. You will also provide cover at the Truro Resource Centre when required. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people experiencing homelessness, while working as part of a committed and supportive team. ***Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 22nd September.*** Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.